Lake Havasu Art Guild

ART GUILD UPCOMING PROJECTS

NEWS RELEASE - JULY 11, 2008

COYOTE MURAL (corner of 95 and Mesquite)

The COYOTE kids (5) are working hard and making good progress. They will begin work on the postcards this week, and will finish their portion of the mural on July 23. They graduate from their program at a ceremony at MCC on July 25th.

The Guild will begin work on finishing the mural on July 28th. Cindy Kambourian the committee chair will be setting a work schedule. If you are interested, please contact Cindy at cindykambourian@frontiernet.net

NEWS RELEASE - JUNE 6, 2008
Hello Havasu Art Guild (Group) Members,

As the summer began, the Guild was asked to participate in a number of mural projects. This is a recap of the these projects. Please let me know if you can help as it will be great fun, and a chance to make history in Havasu.

CVS Pharmacy Coyote Mural:

The Coyote (COalition YOuth TEam) is an organization working with the city to turn the youth of today into a strong workforce for tomorrow. This year's project is having a mural painted on the north wall on Mesquite between Highway 95 and Lake Havasu Avenue. CVS Pharmacy is on that corner. Dave McAtlin is heading the committee for the City and has asked the Guild for help in designing and painting on the wall. Happily, it is all coming together.

So far, the wall has been cleaned by people Dave McAtlin recruited and is ready for the students to start painting the background June 16. The plan is that the students will paint the background and the basic mural, and artists will fill in with details, shading, etc., and possibly the students will want to help us so they can learn more about painting.

Rosemary Tunnell, Cindy Kambourian, Evelyn Woodward, Susan Enyart, and Darlyne Ramos, of the Guild, have met with the City people twice. Cindy suggested using a post card theme that was readily agreed on. The subjects of the post cards will be the history of Havasu and final choices will be made at the next meeting, June 9 at 4:30 at City Hall. Ask the receptionist which room it will be in. Dave McAtlin will have computerized versions of the plan and will project it on the wall. At the meeting, the background will be finalized, and the first six postcards will be finalized.

The youth will begin work in the next couple of weeks. The starting date for the Guild to paint has not yet been determined. Be sure to watch the progress on this mural. Others helping on this project are Diane Deam and Tina Handler. If you would like to participate, contact Cindy Kambourian, Project Chair,
at 846-0860.

Click here to download pdf of the COYOTE Mural Project

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Havasu Nursing Home Mural:
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A Before photo of the Nursing Home Mural Lake Havasu Art Guild Havasu Nursing Home has asked the Guild to paint a mural on the walls of the staff lunchroom in order to give the staff a brighter and more pleasant work environment. The Nursing Home is going to try to make a contribution to our scholarship fund to compensate the Guild for their work.

A Tuscan theme was requested. Evelyn Woodward designed a lovely scene with arches, fountains, cypress trees and bright flowers. Currently the Nursing home is repainting the cabinets and repairing the walls in readiness for the mural. This should be completed in a week or so and work can begin.

Currently Diane Deam, Mary Matarazzo, and Tina Handler have indicated interest in helping with this project. If you would like to help, email Evelyn Woodward, project chair, or call 855-6340, and be a part of this community endeavor.

Click here to download pdf of the Havasu Nursing Home Mural Project

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Havasu Nursing Home Mural done by Evelyn Woodward Ricky Sapp

The mural at the nursing home was completed the first week in July. The work was done by Evelyn Woodward and Rickie Sapp. Jenny Anderson was able to work on it for a few hours. The mural is a colorful and beautiful rendition of the Italian countryside, and the nursing home staff are very pleased.

For those of you who volunteered to work on this mural, and did not get the opportunity, I am very sorry that didn't happen. I want to assure all our volunteers that you will be included in the other projects - there is a lot happening around town, and we need your help.

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RUDAT Murals:

The up-town improvement group (RUDAT) has also asked the Guild’s help in coming up with additional ideas to improve the downtown area. They are looking at creating murals for several of the walls located between the back parking lots and McCulloch and also along the Pima Wash area. They have identified a couple of starting points.

Murals can be painted, tiled, in mosaic, or other medium. The realm of ideas is wide open as these projects are only in the discussion stage at this point. The next meeting Is scheduled for July 7th at 2:00 at the Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to come with viable sketches and ideas. If you have any questions, email Rosemary Tunnell or call 486-5520.

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RUDAT projects:

At the meeting on July 7th, Lee Mulligan presented some beautiful ceramic tiles of the London bridge showing the possible use of tile in murals. She also had some wonderful examples of polished rocks and ideas for a river walkway made of glass incorporating the Rotary seal and the city seal.

Nan and C Russell of the Gem Society brought a lava rock sculpture of a cactus and suggested using large local rocks that are no longer available as educational features (like the rocks at MCC).

Aso presented were some pictures of mosiac pillars depicting local birds, fish and wildlife that could be placed along the pathway at Pima Wash.

We requested a color drawing of the Rotary seal, and the new city seal so we can begin working on the design of the seals. We also asked for a blueprint of the Pima wash area so we can see what is planned and where our items can fit.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 31st at 2:00 PM at the Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Be sure to bring your ideas and be there.
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Allied Arts Showcase:

In addition to murals, the Allied Arts Council wants to showcase all the visual and performing arts of Lake Havasu during London Bridge Days. They have scheduled the Aquatic Center for Tuesday, October 28th. The Art Guild will be able to have a booth featuring a selection of media representing the talents of the Guild members. More information on this event will be available at the September General meeting.

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